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UK Budget 2025: What It Means for Financial Decision Makers
Coface economist Jonathan Steenberg gives his reaction to the Chancellor’s speech on 26 November.
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Coface UK & Ireland: Officially a Great Place to Work
We’re proud to announce that Coface UK & Ireland has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®.
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Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg
Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk
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Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners
Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.
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UK sector snapshot – Metals
Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.
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Q1 2025 financial results: Coface records a good start to the year with net income of €62.1m
Coface publishes its Q1 2025 financial results, with a net income of €62.1m, for an RoATE of 12.7%. Turnover is €473m, up 2.0% at constant FX and perimeter.
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Coface: enhanced ambition in Data
In a tense economic context marked by the proliferation of business failures, Coface is performing well thanks to a strategy combining innovation and data enhancement.
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Will all of the advanced economies stay ahead?
Demographic ageing, slowing productivity gains, energy transition, technological competition: advanced economies are facing numerous complex challenges. In response, industrial policies are back in the spotlight, fostering competition. With the risk that desynchronised initiatives could trigger a race to outdo one another, leaving winners and losers.
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UK Sector Snapshot – Retail Trends
After a mixed festive season, UK retailers face rising costs and tough choices in 2025. However, Coface data reveals that some areas of the sector are proving more resilient than others.
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